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Wildfire Notification Report

Date: 2026-07-16
Time: 20:31:15
Production Date and Time: 2026-07-16 20:36:12 UTC
Primary Instrument: GOES-19 ABI
Wmo Spacecraft Id: 666
Location/orbit: GEO
L1 File: OR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261972031155_e20261972033529_c20261972033599.nc
L1 File(s) - TemporalOR_ABI-L1b-RadC-M6C14_G19_s20261972026155_e20261972028529_c20261972028591.nc
Number Of Thermal Anomaly Notifications: 7
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Ontario
Country/Countries Canada
County/Locality(s) Thunder Bay, Ontario
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Cloud)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 20:31:19UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 50.587502°, -89.245552°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Thunder Bay (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power801.72 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)313.10 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)14.61 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.50 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)17.65 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)30.38 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)15.01 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.20 K
Similar Pixel Count0
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)9.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.62
Maximum Radiative Power356.33 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 59.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 41.00°
Mean Glint Angle75.40°
Water Fraction0.30
Total Pixel Area 23.90 km2
Latest Satellite Imagery:
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) WA
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Franklin County, WA
NWS WFO Pendleton OR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 20:31:17UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 46.564724°, -118.599998°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Franklin County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power64.57 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)316.88 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.76 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.36 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)9.58 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)26.71 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)5.56 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.67 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)3.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.31
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.92
Maximum Radiative Power64.57 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 68.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 25.70°
Mean Glint Angle79.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Wasco County, OR
NWS WFO Pendleton OR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 20:31:16UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 44.890556°, -120.839722°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Wasco County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power106.30 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)317.84 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)2.77 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)1.69 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)15.40 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)21.73 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.30 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)1.67 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)0.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.84
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.98
Maximum Radiative Power53.86 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 68.90°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 23.70°
Mean Glint Angle79.00°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 22.30 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) OR
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Jefferson County, OR
NWS WFO Pendleton OR
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 20:31:46UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 44.592499°, -120.915558°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Jefferson County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power73.10 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk, Known Incident: 0433 BREWER (HIGH, tdiff=0.23081 days, Point)
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)319.46 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)5.92 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.57 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)18.97 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)25.37 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)7.02 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.35 K
Similar Pixel Count18
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.80 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.38
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.85
Maximum Radiative Power73.10 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 68.80°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 23.40°
Mean Glint Angle78.60°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 11.00 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) IN
Country/Countries United States
County/Locality(s) Warrick County, IN
NWS WFO Paducah KY
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 20:31:49UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 38.049721°, -87.271942°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Warrick County (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power14.89 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)306.34 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)4.30 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)3.00 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)8.03 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)18.03 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.03 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.73 K
Similar Pixel Count20
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)1.60 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.69
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter0.77
Maximum Radiative Power14.89 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 46.10°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 37.40°
Mean Glint Angle54.20°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 5.80 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Cuba
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 20:33:20UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 21.585833°, -77.838608°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power18.87 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)314.94 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)6.90 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)4.17 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)12.01 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)17.05 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)6.04 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)4.56 K
Similar Pixel Count21
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.30 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.98
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power18.87 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 25.60°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 45.00°
Mean Glint Angle43.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.40 km2
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Possible Wildfire

Basic Information
State/Province(s) Unknown
Country/Countries Dominican Republic
County/Locality(s) Unknown, Unknown
NWS WFO N/A
Identification MethodEnhanced Contextual (Clear)
Mean Object Date/Time2026-07-16 20:33:51UTC
Radiative Center (Lat, Lon): 18.483612°, -68.699448°
Nearby Counties (meeting notification criteria):
  • Unknown (0.00 km)
Total Radiative Power Anomalyn/a
Total Radiative Power11.47 MW
Map:
Additional Information
Notification Status New Feature
Type of EventNominal Fire Risk
Event Priority Ranking4
Maximum Observed BT (3.9 um)310.43 K
Observed - Background BT (3.9 um)3.69 K
BT Anomaly (3.9 um)2.29 K
Maximum Observed - Clear RTM BT (3.9 um)7.31 K
Maximum Observed BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)14.04 K
Observed - Background BTD (3.9-10/11/12 um)3.04 K
BTD Anomaly (3.9-10/11/12 um)2.20 K
Similar Pixel Count25
BT Time Tendency (3.9 um)2.20 K
Image Interval5.00 minutes
Fraction of Surrounding LWIR Pixels that are Colder0.81
Fraction of Surrounding Red Channel Pixels that are Brighter1.00
Maximum Radiative Power11.47 MW
Maximum Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Total Radiative Power Uncertainty0.00 MW
Mean Viewing Angle 23.00°
Mean Solar Zenith Angle 54.00°
Mean Glint Angle59.50°
Water Fraction0.00
Total Pixel Area 4.30 km2
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